Garden of Peggy Hart

And a huuuuuge deck, only glimpsed here in the window reflection, provides a view of downtown and the UT Tower, plus lots of comfortable places to relax. Peggy accents the deck with fun art, like this metal spiderweb, and potted plants.

Garden of Velia Sanchez-Ruiz

In south Austin, Velia Sanchez-Ruiz contends with deep shade in her back garden, brightening it with mirrors, white pots and garden art, and lush greenery.

A metal angel reaches for the stars amid star-shaped leaves of Virginia creeper.

This pretty yellow-and-pink columbine doesn’t mind the shade.

Walking iris hasn’t walked out either.

Fragrant star jasmine flowers behind a meditative Buddha.

Out front, Velia grows sun-loving flowers, including an extensive collection of daylilies and even Queen Anne’s lace.

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Digging Deeper: News and Upcoming Events

Mark your calendar for the Inside Austin Gardens Tour on May 6, sponsored by Travis County Master Gardeners. This fun garden tour occurs every 18 months and features a mix of homegrown gardens “for gardeners, by gardeners,” as their tagline says.

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23 Acres! I would be screaming for help. Ha… I am happy to read that they have taken advantage of their room the ways they have. Those little goats are sweeet.
Large sculpture in the garden is fab.
I like to see shade gardens.

Yes, 23 acres is a lot to take care of, but most of it is left natural. Actually, these days a third-acre lot (which I have) is perhaps more to take care of than I really have time for — ha! My next garden is going to be much smaller. :) —Pam

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Hello! I'm Pam Penick, a dirt-under-my-nails, hoping-for-rain, spiky-plant lover gardening under the Death Star in Austin, Texas (zone 8b). Here's where I share all the gardening goodness I can dig up, not just in Austin but wherever I go. Want to know more? Read Meet Pam and My Gardens. Or drop me a line to say hello.